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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2010-0279; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-148-AD; Amendment 39-16496;

AD 2010-23-07]

RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes

Correction

In rule document 2010-27614 beginning on page 68181 in the issue of Friday, November 5,
2010, make the following corrections:

§ 39.13 [Corrected]

1. On page 68183, in § 39.13(c), in the second column, in the first column of the table, in the
30th entry, ''D554 71000 000 00'', should read ''D554 71001 000 00''.
2. On the same page, in the same section, in the third column, in the second column of the table,
in the 19th entry, ''TS-Z072'', should read ''TS-2072''.
3. On page 68184, in the same section, in the first column, in the first column of the table, in the
12th entry, ''D554 11002 000 00 003'' should read ''D554 71002 000 00 0003''.
4. On the same page, in the same section, in the same column, in the same column of the table, in
the 14th entry, ''D554 11004 000 00 0000'' should read ''D554 71004 000 00 0000''.

[FR Doc. C1-2010-27614 Filed 12-16-10; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2010-0279; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-148-AD; Amendment 39-16496;

AD 2010-23-07]

RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This
AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation
authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The
MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

Surface defects were visually detected on the rudder of one A319 and one A321 in-
service aeroplane.

Investigation has determined that the defects reported on both rudders corresponded to
areas that had been reworked in production. The investigation confirmed that the
defects were a result of de-bonding between the skin and honeycomb core.

An extended de-bonding, if not detected and corrected, may degrade the structural
integrity of the rudder. The loss of the rudder leads to degradation of the handling
qualities and reduces the controllability of the aeroplane.
* * * * *

We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD becomes effective December 10, 2010.

The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain
publications listed in this AD as of December 10, 2010.

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ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov or in
person at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground
Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim Dulin, Aerospace Engineer, International

Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-2141; fax (425) 227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an AD

that would apply to the specified products. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on
April 2, 2010 (75 FR 16689). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:

Surface defects were visually detected on the rudder of one A319 and one A321 in-
service aeroplane.

Investigation has determined that the defects reported on both rudders corresponded to
areas that had been reworked in production. The investigation confirmed that the
defects were a result of de-bonding between the skin and honeycomb core.

An extended de-bonding, if not detected and corrected, may degrade the structural
integrity of the rudder. The loss of the rudder leads to degradation of the handling
qualities and reduces the controllability of the aeroplane.

This AD requires inspections of specific areas and, when necessary, the application of
corrective actions for those rudders where production reworks have been identified.

Inspections include vacuum loss inspections for de-bonding of the rudders in reinforced areas and
other areas (splice/lower rib/upper edge/leading edge/other specified locations), and elasticity
laminate checks for de-bonding of the rudders in the trailing edge area and other areas (splice/lower
rib/upper edge/leading edge/other specified locations). Corrective actions include contacting Airbus
for further instruction and doing the repair.
You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket.

Comments

We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We considered the
comment received.

Request To Clarify Additional Work in Paragraph (k) of the Proposed AD

Airbus requested that we clarify in paragraph (k) of the proposed AD that there is additional
work for operators to comply with, i.e., in Airbus All Operators Telex (AOT) A320-55A1038,
Revision 02, dated September 28, 2009. Airbus explained that there is an additional ultrasonic
inspection for rudders on which a temporary vacuum loss hole restoration with resin or a permanent
vacuum loss hole restoration has been performed previously in the reinforced area.
We agree that additional work is included in Airbus AOT A320-55A1038, Revision 02, dated
September 28, 2009, which is referenced in the NPRM as the appropriate source of service

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information. However, the additional work specified in Airbus AOT A320-55A1038, Revision 02,
dated September 28, 2009, is not required by this final rule. Therefore, we have revised paragraphs
(g) and (h) of the final rule to allow operators to perform the required actions of this AD in
accordance with Airbus AOT A320-55A1038, Revision 01, dated June 10, 2009; or Revision 02,
dated September 28, 2009. Also, we have revised paragraph (k) of this AD by removing reference to
Airbus AOT A320-55A1038, Revision 02, dated September 28, 2009, to clarify that only the
additional areas specified in Airbus AOT A320-55A1038, Revision 01, dated June 10, 2009, must be
inspected. We might consider further rulemaking to address the additional work specified in Airbus
AOT A320-55A1038, Revision 02, dated September 28, 2009.

Request To Include Alternative Contact Address for Positive Findings

Airbus requested that we include the Airbus Technical Aircraft on Ground (AOG) Center
(AIRTAC) as a contact to report positive findings from the inspections in paragraphs (g) and (h) of
the NPRM.
We agree to include the AIRTAC as a contact and have revised paragraph (j) of the final rule
accordingly.

Clarification of Paragraph (l) of This AD

We have clarified the statement ''unless the rudder is in compliance with this AD'' in paragraph
(l) of this AD by specifying that applicable inspections in paragraphs (g) or (h) of this AD must be
done and applicable actions in paragraph (i) of this AD must be done.

Conclusion

We reviewed the available data, including the comment received, and determined that air safety
and the public interest require adopting the AD with the changes described previously. We
determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the
scope of the AD.

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information

We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in general, agree with their
substance. But we might have found it necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to
ensure the AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these changes, we do not
intend to differ substantively from the information provided in the MCAI and related service
information.
We might also have required different actions in this AD from those in the MCAI in order to
follow our FAA policies. Any such differences are highlighted in a NOTE within the AD.

Costs of Compliance

We estimate that this AD will affect 155 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will
take about 11 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to the U.S.
operators to be $144,925, or $935 per product.

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Authority for This Rulemaking

Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety.
Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ''Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ''Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III,
Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting
safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and
procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132.
This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the
national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the
various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:
1. Is not a ''significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ''significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034,
February 26, 1979); and
3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of
small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to comply with this AD and placed it
in the AD docket.

Examining the AD Docket

You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at

the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is
in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part
39 as follows:

PART 39–AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

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§ 39.13 [Amended]

2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new AD:

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 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
FAA
www.faa.gov/aircraft/safety/alerts/
Aviation Safety
www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/advanced.html

CORRECTION: [Federal Register: December 17, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 242)]; Page 78883;
www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/aces140.html]

2010-23-07 Airbus: Amendment 39-16496. Docket No. FAA-2010-0279; Directorate Identifier

2009-NM-148-AD.

Effective Date

(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective December 10, 2010.

Affected ADs

(b) None.

Applicability

(c) This AD applies to Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes; Model A319-
111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-111, -211, -212, -214, -231,
-232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232
airplanes; certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers (S/Ns), if equipped with
carbon fiber reinforced plastic rudders having part numbers (P/Ns) and S/Ns as listed in Table 1 of
this AD.

Table 1–Rudder Part Number and Affected Rudder Serial Number

Rudder P/N Affected D554 71000 020 00 TS–1505
rudder S/N D554 71000 020 00 TS–1506
D554 71000 010 00 TS–1069 D554 71000 020 00 TS–1507
D554 71000 010 00 TS–1090 D554 71000 020 00 TS–1509
D554 71000 012 00 TS–1227 D554 71000 020 00 TS–1515
D554 71000 014 00 TS–1350 D554 71000 020 00 TS–1528
D554 71000 014 00 TS–1366 D554 71000 020 00 TS–1530
D554 71000 014 00 TS–1371 D554 71000 020 00 TS–1532
D554 71000 014 00 TS–1383 D554 71000 020 00 TS–1535
D554 71000 014 00 TS–1387 D554 71000 020 00 TS–1536
D554 71000 016 00 TS–1412 D554 71000 020 00 TS–1538
D554 71000 018 00 TS–1443 D554 71001 000 00 TS–1537
D554 71000 018 00 TS–1444 D554 71001 00 000 TS–1540
D554 71000 018 00 TS–1468 D554 71001 000 00 TS–1541
D554 71000 020 00 TS–1480 D554 71001 000 00 TS–1543
D554 71000 020 00 TS–1491 D554 71001 000 00 TS–1548
D554 71000 020 00 TS–1495 D554 71001 000 00 TS–1549
D554 71000 020 00 TS–1498 D554 71001 000 00 TS–1551
D554 71000 020 00 TS–1499 D554 71001 000 00 TS–1554
D554 71000 020 00 TS–1500 D554 71001 000 00 TS–1555

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D554 71001 000 00 TS–1556 D554 71002 000 00 0001 TS–2072
D554 71001 000 00 TS–1557 D554 71002 000 00 0001 TS–2075
D554 71001 000 00 TS–1559 D554 71002 000 00 0001 TS–2076
D554 71001 000 00 TS–1562 D554 71002 000 00 0001 TS–2079
D554 71001 000 00 TS–1563 D554 71002 000 00 0001 TS–2083
D554 71001 000 00 TS–1564 D554 71002 000 00 0001 TS–2089
D554 71001 000 00 TS–1565 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2090
D554 71001 000 00 TS–1566 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2095
D554 71001 000 00 TS–1567 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2103
D554 71001 000 00 TS–1568 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2116
D554 71001 000 00 TS–1569 D55471002 000 00 0002 TS–2122
D554 71001 000 00 TS–1570 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2133
D554 71001 000 00 TS–1573 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2142
D554 71001 000 00 TS–1575 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2147
D554 71001 000 00 TS–1578 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2157
D554 71001 000 00 TS–1579 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2158
D554 71001 000 00 TS–1580 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2162
D554 71001 000 00 TS–1581 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2167
D554 71001 000 00 TS–1582 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2174
D554 71001 000 00 TS-1584 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2176
D554 71001 000 00 TS–1593 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2181
D554 71001 000 00 TS–1594 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2189
D554 71001 000 00 TS–1596 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2191
D554 71001 000 00 TS–1599 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2203
D554 71001 000 00 TS–1603 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2205
D554 71001 000 00 TS–1609 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2207
D554 71001 000 00 TS–1621 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2224
D554 71001 000 00 TS–1626 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2229
D554 71001 000 00 TS–1627 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2233
D554 71001 000 00 TS–1635 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2241
D554 71001 000 00 TS–1637 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2246
D554 71002 000 00 TS–2306 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2249
D554 71002 000 00 0001 TS–2003 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2270
D554 71002 000 00 0001 TS–2005 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2275
D554 71002 000 00 0001 TS–2013 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2289
D554 71002 000 00 0001 TS–2016 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2290
D554 71002 000 00 0001 TS–2019 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2294
D554 71002 000 00 0001 TS–2020 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2309
D554 71002 000 00 0001 TS–2022 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2347
D554 71002 000 00 0001 TS–2024 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2348
D554 71002 000 00 0001 TS–2026 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2349
D554 71002 000 00 0001 TS–2031 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2357
D554 71002 000 00 0001 TS–2033 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2361
D554 71002 000 00 0001 TS–2043 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2380
D554 71002 000 00 0001 TS–2047 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2383
D554 71002 000 00 0001 TS–2048 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2390
D554 71002 000 00 0001 TS–2054 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2394
D554 71002 000 00 0001 TS–2058 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2396
D554 71002 000 00 0001 TS–2059 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2401
D554 71002 000 00 0001 TS–2064 D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2406

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D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2461 D554 71002 000 00 0003 TS–2752
D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2468 D554 71002 000 00 0003 TS–2869
D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2516 D554 71002 000 00 0003 TS–2876
D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2537 D554 71002 000 00 0003 TS–2970
D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2543 D554 71002 000 00 0003 TS–2971
D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2546 D554 71002 000 00 0003 TS–2987
D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2619 D554 71004 000 00 0000 TS–3083
D554 71002 000 00 0002 TS–2684 D554 71004 000 00 0000 TS–3197

Note 1: Only rudder P/N D554 71000 010 00 having affected rudder S/N TS-1069 and TS-1090
and rudder P/N D554 71000 012 00 having affected rudder S/N TS-1227, have a core density of 24
kilogram (kg)/meters cubed (m3).

Subject

(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 55: Stabilizers.

Reason

(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) states:

Surface defects were visually detected on the rudder of one A319 and one A321 in-
service aeroplane.

Investigation has determined that the defects reported on both rudders corresponded to
areas that had been reworked in production. The investigation confirmed that the
defects were a result of de-bonding between the skin and honeycomb core.

An extended de-bonding, if not detected and corrected, may degrade the structural
integrity of the rudder. The loss of the rudder leads to degradation of the handling
qualities and reduces the controllability of the aeroplane.

This AD requires inspections of specific areas and, when necessary, the application of
corrective actions for those rudders where production reworks have been identified.

Inspections include vacuum loss inspections for de-bonding of the rudders in reinforced areas and
other areas (splice/lower rib/upper edge/leading edge/other specified locations), and elasticity
laminate checks for de-bonding of the rudders in the trailing edge area and other areas (splice/lower
rib/upper edge/leading edge/other specified locations). Corrective actions include contacting Airbus
for further instruction and doing the repair.

Compliance

(f) You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the
compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done.

Actions

(g) For rudders with a honeycomb core density of 24 kg/m3 (rudder P/N D554 71000 010 00
having affected rudder S/Ns TS-1069 and TS-1090 and rudder P/N D554 71000 012 00 having
affected rudder S/N TS-1227), do the actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), and (g)(4)

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of this AD, in accordance with Airbus All Operators Telex (AOT) A320-55A1038, Revision 01,
dated June 10, 2009; or Airbus AOT A320-55A1038, Revision 02, dated September 28, 2009; for the
locations defined in the AOT.
(1) Within 200 days after the effective date of this AD, perform a vacuum loss inspection on the
rudder reinforced area.
(2) Within 20 months after the effective date of this AD, perform an elasticity laminate checker
inspection on the rudder trailing edge area. Repeat the inspection two times, at intervals not to exceed
4,500 flight cycles but not sooner than 4,000 flight cycles after the last inspection.
(3) Within 200 days after the effective date of this AD, perform an elasticity laminate checker
inspection of the other areas (splice/lower rib/upper edge/leading edge/other specified locations).
Repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 1,500 flight cycles or 200 days, whichever comes
first.
(4) Within 20 months after the effective date of this AD, perform a vacuum loss inspection of the
other areas (splice/lower rib/upper edge/leading edge/other specified locations). Accomplishment of
the action specified in paragraph (g)(4) of this AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (g)(3) of
this AD.

(h) For rudders that do not have a honeycomb core density of 24 kg/m3 (all rudders identified in
Table 1 of this AD, except: Rudder P/N D554 71000 010 00 having affected rudder S/Ns TS-1069
and TS-1090 and rudder P/N D554 71000 012 00 having affected rudder S/N TS-1227), do the
actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), (h)(3), and (h)(4) of this AD, in accordance with Airbus
AOT A320-55A1038, Revision 01, dated June 10, 2009; or Airbus AOT A320-55A1038, Revision
02, dated September 28, 2009; for the locations defined in the AOT. For this AD, ''reference date'' is
defined as the effective date of this AD or the date when the rudder will accumulate 20,000 total
flight cycles from its first installation on an airplane, whichever occurs later.
(1) Within 200 days after the reference date, perform a vacuum loss inspection on the rudder
reinforced area.
(2) Within 20 months after the reference date, perform an elasticity laminate checker inspection
on the rudder trailing edge area. Repeat the inspection two times at intervals not to exceed 4,500
flight cycles but not sooner than 4,000 flight cycles after the last inspection.
(3) Within 200 days after the reference date, perform an elasticity laminate checker inspection of
the other areas (splice/lower rib/upper edge/leading edge/other specified locations). Repeat the
inspection at intervals not to exceed 1,500 flight cycles or 200 days, whichever comes first.
(4) Within 20 months after the reference date, perform a vacuum loss inspection of the other
areas (splice/lower rib/upper edge/leading edge/other specified locations). Accomplishment of the
actions specified in this paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraph (h)(3) of this AD.

(i) In case of de-bonding found during any inspection required by paragraph (g) or (h) of this
AD, before further flight, contact Airbus for further instructions and apply the associated instructions
and corrective actions in accordance with the approved data provided.

(j) At the applicable time specified in paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD, submit a report of the
findings (both positive and negative), of each inspection required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this
AD. The report must include the inspection results, as specified in Airbus Technical Disposition
TD/K4/S2/27086/2009, Issue E, dated September 17, 2009. For positive findings, submit the report to
either the Manager, Seer1/Seer2/Seer3 Customer Services; fax +33 (0)5 61 93 28 73; e-mail
region1.structurerepairsupport@airbus.com, region2.structurerepairsupport@airbus.com, or
region3.structurerepairsupport@airbus.com, or AIRTAC (Airbus Technical AOG Center) Customer
Services; telephone +33 (0)5 61 93 34 00; fax +33 (0)5 61 93 35 00; e-mail airtac@airbus.com. For
negative findings, submit the report to Nicolas Seynaeve, Sees1, Customer Services; telephone +33
(0)5 61 93 34 38; fax +33 (0)5 61 93 36 14; e-mail nicolas.seynaeve@airbus.com.

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 (1) For any inspection done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30
days after the inspection.
(2) For any inspection done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30
days after the effective date of this AD.

(k) All rudders that have passed the inspection specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3),
(g)(4), (h)(1), (h)(2), (h)(3), and (h)(4) of this AD before the effective date of this AD, in accordance
with Airbus AOT A320-55A1038, dated April 22, 2009; or Airbus Technical Disposition
TD/K4/S2/27051/2009, Issue B, dated February 25, 2009; are compliant with this AD only for the
areas inspected. Additional areas defined in Section 0, ''Reason for Revision,'' of Airbus AOT A320-
55A1038, Revision 01, dated June 10, 2009, must be inspected as specified in paragraph (g) or (h) of
this AD. For all areas, the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD remain
applicable.

(l) After the effective date of this AD, no rudder listed in Table 1 of this AD may be installed on
any airplane, unless the rudder is inspected in accordance with paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD, as
applicable, and all applicable actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD are done.

FAA AD Differences

Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences.

Other FAA AD Provisions

(m) The following provisions also apply to this AD:

(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Tim Dulin,
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-2141; fax (425) 227-1149.
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your principal
maintenance inspector (PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a
principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office. The AMOC approval letter must
specifically reference this AD.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a
manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are
considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated
agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of
the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control
Number 2120-0056.

Related Information

(n) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2009-0141, dated
July 2, 2009, and the service information identified in Table 2 of this AD, for related information.

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 Table 2 – Airbus Service Information
Document Revision/Issue Date
Airbus All Operators Telex A320-55A1038 Revision 01 June 10, 2009
Airbus All Operators Telex A320-55A1038 Revision 02 September 28, 2009
Airbus Technical Disposition TD/K4/S2/27086/2009 Issue E September 17, 2009

Material Incorporated by Reference

(o) You must use the service information contained in Table 3 of this AD to do the actions
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.

Table 3 – Material incorporated by reference

Document Revision/Issue Date
Airbus All Operators Telex A320-55A1038* Revision 01 June 10, 2009
Airbus All Operators Telex A320-55A1038* Revision 02 September 28, 2009
Airbus Technical Disposition TD/K4/S2/27086/2009 Issue E September 17, 2009
(* The first page of these documents contain the document number, revision level, and date; no
other pages contain this information.)

(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service
information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office–EAS, 1
Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5
61 93 44 51; e-mail: account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
(3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
(4) You may also review copies of the service information that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_
federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html..

Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 26, 2010.

Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.

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